Rest For the Weary | July 20th

  “Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour.”

  John 4:6

  Beloved, can you imagine that the Son of God humbled Himself so greatly that He became wearied as we do? Jesus, tired from His travels and the activity of the day, sat beside the well, thirsty and tired.

  The Lamb of God, who would lay down His life for us, was already acting upon that sacrifice. Truly, He is acquainted with our sorrow and pain. When Scripture tells us to cast our cares upon the Lord, for He cares for us, let us take this to heart. The Lord is not far removed from us or unmoved by our trials. Rather, He is ever present and ready to help us.

  Do not believe you are alone today, and let not your heart be dismayed. Jesus was weary as you are, yet He overcame so we would have life more abundantly. Rest guarded by His peace, which keeps our thoughts and emotions at rest. All who are weary, come to Him, and you will find rest.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Never in Vain | July 17th

 “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

  1 Corinthians 15:58

  Beloved, let us remember that nothing done for the Lord is ever in vain. Every effort benefits our hearts, and some outcomes related to the kingdom of God will only become clear when all things are made new.

  The hope of eternal reward and harvest should motivate our present actions. We are called to plant the seed of the Gospel generously, recognizing that we do not know when or how the harvest will occur. Trusting that God provides the increase, we continue to plant and water, knowing the harvest remains within God's will.

  Remain faithful today. Do not let a lack of immediate results discourage you or cause you to stop working. Be steadfast and immovable amid challenges and apparent barrenness. The Lord will send renewal, and His plans will prosper according to His will. Your efforts, both past and present, are not in vain.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Help is On The Way | July 14th

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

  Psalm 46:1

  Recently, while waiting in the grocery store checkout line, I overheard the familiar announcement from the nearby self-checkout: “Help is on the way.” I thought how reassuring it would be to have such a prompt at home. Whenever a problem arises, it would be comforting if a voice could declare, “Help is on the way!”

  In truth, we do have such help—someone far greater than any human assistant. Our heavenly Father is both able and willing to help us. Yet, we do not always live with this conviction or hope. God is aware of all your needs, beloved. He knows what concerns you today and is already at work on your behalf. I have seen people in the self-checkout line looking around in frustration, waiting for help that has been promised. Sometimes, they leave their items and walk away before help arrives.

  Do not lose heart as you wait. The Lord will help you; scripture assures us that God will help and has saved us through Christ. Place your trust in Him today, for the Lord is with you and is actively helping you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight